Nissan Patrol 2004 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Patrol engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Patrol consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Patrol could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Patrol consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Patrol can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | 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: | 5.15 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Patrol is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2226 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Nissan Patrol has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`110 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 11 400 | |
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