Nissan Navara 2005 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Navara engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Nissan Navara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.8 | |
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The Nissan Navara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Navara consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Nissan Navara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Nissan Navara is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Navara is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`805 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 400 | |
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