Mercedes GL 2006 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 615 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL engine produces 71 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.0 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.95 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 701 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GL has 81 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. This could mean that the Mercedes GL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 20 800 | |
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