Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.8 engine: The 1GD-FTV diesel engine was introduced by Toyota in 2015 to address the shortcomings of the earlier KD series, such as high noise levels, poor performance, low fuel efficiency, environmental concerns, and ... More about Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Mercedes GLE is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 1934 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Land Cruiser may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`075 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 875 kg | 825 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 43 600 | |
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