Dodge RAM 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 396 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 552 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Dodge RAM engine produces 172 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 229 mm (9 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge RAM 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.82 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
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Dodge RAM is larger. Dodge RAM is 73 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dodge RAM is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 38 200 | 11 400 | |
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