Mercedes S class 1993 vs Mercedes GL 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Mercedes S class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes GL is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes GL can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.8 - 6.0 | 3.0 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 394 HP | 211 - 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 570 NM | 460 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 - 12.9 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 - 15.4 | 9.0 - 15.9 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GL. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 35 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`070 | ~ 3`138 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 13 000 | |
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