Mercedes CL 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 13.9 | |
| Mercedes CL consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 940 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes GL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes CL is smaller. Mercedes CL is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 42 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Mercedes CL has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 400 | |
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