Mercedes GL 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Mercedes GL consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1260 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R 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 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2300 litres | 2050 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 69 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`150 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`375 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 720 kg | |
| Mercedes GL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes GL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5000 | |
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