Mercedes GL 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL 2006 engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes GL 2012, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes GL 2012. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL 2006 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL 2006 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 2012 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: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL 2006 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL 2012, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL 2006 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL 2012 has more luggage space (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL 2006 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL 2012. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 26 000 | |
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