2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | GL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
