Volkswagen Amarok 2011 vs Mercedes GL 2006
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 224 HP | |
Torque: | 420 NM | 510 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.8 | |
The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.25 m | 5.09 m | |
Width: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
Height: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
Volkswagen Amarok is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Amarok is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 620 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 3`150 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 18 200 | 12 800 | |
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