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. | |||
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 | |
| 860 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | no data | 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: | 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 (€): | 34 200 | 23 400 | |
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