Mercedes G class 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GL. Despite less power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 21 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 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, 16 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, if possible |
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: | 3`200 kg | 3`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`515 kg | 2`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 775 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes GL. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 114 800 | 9800 | |
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