Dodge Durango 2013 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 267 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Durango consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1330 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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. | |||
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
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Dodge Durango is smaller. Dodge Durango is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Durango is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 490 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2410 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 190 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Durango is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 20 600 | |
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