Mercedes GL 2012 vs Chevrolet Tahoe 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 6.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Tahoe) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 426 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 624 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 176 HP less power than Chevrolet Tahoe, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Chevrolet Tahoe. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 98 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 920 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) | |
| 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: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.04 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes GL is smaller. Mercedes GL is 6 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Tahoe, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 433 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | 433 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2681 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 247 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 381 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means Mercedes GL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 41 200 | |
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