Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-9) 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: | 273 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 49 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 143 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 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: | 5.09 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mazda CX-9 and Mercedes GL are practically the same length. | |||
| 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: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-9 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mazda CX-9 can be easier 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 (kg): | 2`062 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 400 | |
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