Mercedes GL 2006 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 257 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 83 HP more power than Chrysler Pacifica, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 12.3 | |
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The Chrysler Pacifica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GL 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Pacifica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Volkswagen Routan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 4 cm longer than the Chrysler Pacifica, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2250 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage space (by 70 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 2400 | |
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