Mercedes GL 2006 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GL consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GL consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL 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. BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 24 cm longer than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1750 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9200 | |
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