Mercedes GL 2006 vs Nissan Navara 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 50 HP more power than Nissan Navara, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Nissan Navara. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Navara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GL consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Navara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GL consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Navara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 27 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 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | |
| 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 | 5.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 13 cm shorter than the Nissan Navara, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 6 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 | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Navara, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 6000 | |
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