Mercedes GL 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.0 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes ML is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GL consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GL consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
|
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 | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2300 litres | 2010 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 290 litres). | |||
| 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: | 3`250 kg | 2`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`235 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 880 kg | 665 kg | |
| Mercedes GL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 14 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GL has
|
Mercedes ML has
| |