Mercedes GL 2006 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 64 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GL consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GL consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 820 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Patrol 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: | 20 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| 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 | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2226 litres | |
| Mercedes GL has 190 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 15 400 | |
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