Mercedes GL 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL 2012 engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes GL 2006, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes GL 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL 2012 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 2012 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL 2012 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GL 2006, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL 2012 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL 2012 has more luggage space (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL 2006. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 11 400 | |
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