Mazda CX-9 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 263 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 171 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-9 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mazda CX-9 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda CX-9 has more luggage space (by 187 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 552 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`635 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 11 400 | |
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