Dodge Durango 2004 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Durango) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 349 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 509 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 125 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 1 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.6 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Durango consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Durango consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
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Dodge Durango is larger. Dodge Durango is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Durango is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Durango has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. This could mean that the Dodge Durango uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`995 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 10 800 | |
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