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 |
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`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 115 000 | 9600 | |
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