Toyota Tundra 2008 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 544 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Tundra is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Tundra engine produces 162 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Toyota Tundra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Tundra consumes 5.5 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 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1250 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 264 mm (10.4 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Tundra 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. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.81 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
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Toyota Tundra is larger. Toyota Tundra is 72 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 11 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Tundra is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Tundra is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Toyota Tundra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`221 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 11 400 | |
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