Mercedes G class 2012 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 585 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 197 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 11.8 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | no data | |
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