Mercedes GL 2006 vs Dodge Durango 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 349 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 509 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 125 HP less power than Dodge Durango, but torque is 1 NM more than Dodge Durango. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 14.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 14.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GL consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Durango, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GL consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Durango. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes GL is smaller. Mercedes GL is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Durango, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GL has 88 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 6400 | |
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