Mercedes GL 2006 vs Lexus LX 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GL engine produces 27 HP less power than Lexus LX, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Lexus LX. Despite less power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 14.5 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 810 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) | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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 | 840'000 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 Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.92 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 10 cm longer than the Lexus LX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2560 litres | |
| Mercedes GL has 190 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.7 metres less than that of the Lexus LX, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 26 800 | |
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