Mercedes G class 2008 vs Mercedes GL 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 3.0 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 612 HP | 211 - 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 - 1000 NM | 460 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes G class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes GL. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 - 17.0 | 9.0 - 15.9 | |
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Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GL. On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 2300 litres | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 140 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`200 | ~ 3`138 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 115 000 | 9600 | |
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