Mercedes GL 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GL and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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 | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 120 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 (kg): | 3`250 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6200 | |
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