Mercedes GL 2012 vs Volkswagen Amarok 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 70 HP more power than Volkswagen Amarok, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volkswagen Amarok. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| 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 | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Amarok, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 2 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Amarok, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`250 kg | 3`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`380 kg | 1`894 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 870 kg | 1`146 kg | |
| Mercedes GL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Volkswagen Amarok. Therefore, Volkswagen Amarok is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 16 600 | |
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