Toyota Land Cruiser 2013 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Toyota Land Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Land Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Land Cruiser could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 202 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Hilux | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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 GLE 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. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2013 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. Mercedes GLE 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Toyota Land Cruiser is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Land Cruiser is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1934 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Toyota Land Cruiser has 69 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`990 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 25 600 | |
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