Toyota Tundra 2013 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Tundra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 543 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Toyota Tundra engine produces 131 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 77 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.7 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Tundra consumes 7.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Tundra could require 1155 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 120 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1330 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 840'000 km | 560'000 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 Tundra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.81 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.85 m | |
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Toyota Tundra is larger. Toyota Tundra is 69 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 10 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Tundra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 14.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Tundra is 2.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Toyota Tundra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`175 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 800 | 21 400 | |
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