Mercedes GL 2006 vs Mitsubishi L 200 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 88 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 196 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Mitsubishi L 200 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi L 200, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 30 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 10 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi L 200, 17 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi L 200. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 200 | |
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