Mercedes ML 2011 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes GL, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1330 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 21 years | |
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`950 kg | 3`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 870 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 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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