Mercedes GL 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 8 HP less power than Mercedes ML, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1110 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 32 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes GL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 18 600 | |
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