Mercedes GL 2006 vs Volkswagen Amarok 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Amarok, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Amarok. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Amarok, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes GL is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GL is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Amarok, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Amarok, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`150 kg | 3`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`375 kg | 1`894 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 1`146 kg | |
| Mercedes GL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 48 procentiem less than Volkswagen Amarok. Therefore, Volkswagen Amarok is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 16 600 | |
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