Mercedes GL 2006 vs Nissan Navara 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.0 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 (Nissan Navara) 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 | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 41 HP less power than Nissan Navara, but torque is 125 NM more than Nissan Navara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 13.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Navara, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 21 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. | |||
| 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 | 1.75 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 13 cm shorter than the Nissan Navara, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 9 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6800 | |
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