Lexus LX 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 5.7 (petrol) | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes GL is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 - 383 HP | 250 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 - 546 NM | 480 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 - 7.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 - 14.8 | 8.0 - 12.3 | |
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Lexus LX petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.85 m | |
| Lexus LX is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2353 litres | 2300 litres | |
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Lexus LX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`300 kg | ~ 3`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`680 kg | ~ 2`404 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 620 kg | ~ 846 kg | |
| Lexus LX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem less than Mercedes GL. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 61 400 | 20 200 | |
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