Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1220 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) | 220 mm (8.7 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 | 420'000 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 Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 26 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 2013 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLE is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 4 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 |
2010 litres | 1934 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLE has 69 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 26 800 | |
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