2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 GMC Sierra.
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 G (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 96 L |
