Ford F150 2003 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 495 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Ford F150 engine produces 76 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford F150 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford F150 could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 114 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.68 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
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Ford F150 is larger. Ford F150 is 60 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford F150 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford F150 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Ford F150 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`198 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 400 | |
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