Mercedes G class 2012 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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 G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 210 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | no data | |
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