Mercedes GL 2006 vs Chevrolet Tahoe 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Tahoe) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 324 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 461 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 100 HP less power than Chevrolet Tahoe, but torque is 49 NM more than Chevrolet Tahoe. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 12.7 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 98 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 910 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 289 mm (11.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Tahoe 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. Note, however, that this Chevrolet Tahoe version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.96 m | |
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Mercedes GL is smaller. Mercedes GL is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Tahoe, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 3084 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GL has 141 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Chevrolet Tahoe may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 784 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Tahoe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 15 000 | |
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