Mercedes GL 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 32 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 220 NM more than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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 | 6 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 Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2009 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 28 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1837 litres | |
| The Mercedes GL has a more spacious trunk with any number of seats, both with the rear seats up and down. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8400 | |
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