2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | GL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2515 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
