2002 GMC Envoy vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 443 kg more than 2002 GMC Envoy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Envoy | GL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
