Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 355 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 519 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 181 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.3 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 11 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 433 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2681 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 247 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 381 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`220 kg | 3`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`479 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 741 kg | 880 kg | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Mercedes GL. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 20 200 | |
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