Mercedes S class 1993 vs Mercedes GL 2006
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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 231 HP | 224 HP | |
Torque: | 315 NM | 510 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 195 NM less than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 9.8 | |
The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.11 m | 5.09 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.84 m | |
Mercedes S class is 2 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: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 3`150 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 5200 | 13 000 | |
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