Ford Ranger 2011 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 375 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Ford Ranger engine produces 100 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 245 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Ford Ranger reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Ranger consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Ranger could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.36 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Ford Ranger is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Ranger is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1450 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1450 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Ranger is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 24 000 | |
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