Lexus LX 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Lexus LX engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes GL. Despite the higher power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 13.3 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 950 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) | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 840'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 (€): | 28 400 | 11 400 | |
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