Chrysler Pacifica 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 257 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 83 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 13.3 | |
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The Chrysler Pacifica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Chrysler Pacifica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GL can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Pacifica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Volkswagen Routan | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Chrysler Pacifica is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 370 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2250 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage space (by 70 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`150 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8800 | |
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