2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 846 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mariner | GL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3076 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |