Mercedes S class 1995 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: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 13.3 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on 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. | |||
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: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 13 200 | |
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