Mercedes GL 2006 vs Lexus LX 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.7 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 (Lexus LX) 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 | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 143 HP less power than Lexus LX, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Lexus LX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 14.5 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 810 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.92 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 10 cm longer than the Lexus LX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2560 litres | |
| Mercedes GL has 190 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.7 metres less than that of the Lexus LX, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 27 400 | |
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