2001 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 886 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (430 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sequoia | GL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
