2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1273 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Colorado | GL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
