Toyota Tundra 2008 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 544 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Tundra is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Tundra engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 76 NM less than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Toyota Tundra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Tundra consumes 7.3 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 1095 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 1.94 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 9 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: | 13.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Tundra is 1 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`221 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 24 000 | |
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