Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 67 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 13.3 | |
| Mazda CX-9 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 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. 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. | |||
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 | 12 800 | |
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