Lexus LX 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 143 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Lexus LX is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2560 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Lexus LX has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 260 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 10 400 | |
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