Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 175 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 375 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.3 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Nissan Pathfinder over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 (€): | 10 000 | 21 400 | |
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