Mercedes ML 2011 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.6 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 610 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller. Mercedes ML is 32 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 690 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 2300 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mercedes ML can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`900 kg | 3`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 890 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes GL. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 20 600 | |
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