Mercedes GL 2012 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 175 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 375 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.0 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 820 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 11 cm longer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2260 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 227 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 10 400 | |
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