Mercedes G class 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 612 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 1000 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 224 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 470 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 17.0 | 13.9 | |
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The Mercedes GL 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 GL, 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 | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 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, 6 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 | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`475 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 725 kg | 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 114 800 | 9600 | |
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