Mercedes GL 2008 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 382 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 529 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GL 2008 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes GL 2006, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Mercedes GL 2006. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.9 | 13.9 | |
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The Mercedes GL 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL 2008 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL 2008 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 2006 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL 2008 and Mercedes GL 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 000 | |
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