Ford Ranger 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Ford Ranger engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Ford Ranger reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Ranger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Ranger consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Ford Ranger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Ranger consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 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: | 5.08 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
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Ford Ranger is smaller. Ford Ranger is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Ranger is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1500 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
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Ford Ranger has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Ranger has 880 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The Mercedes GL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Ranger is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Ford Ranger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`020 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 400 | |
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