Lexus LX 2021 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 309 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Lexus LX engine produces 85 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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: | 5.10 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1109 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1960 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Lexus LX has 489 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Lexus LX 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: | 3`280 kg | 3`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`575 kg | 2`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 775 kg | |
| Lexus LX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Mercedes GL. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 000 | |
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