2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (384 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rainier | GL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 384 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |