Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 295 NM less than Mercedes GL. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Nissan Pathfinder is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 453 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2260 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 227 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 24 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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