2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B2300 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2300 | GL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2987 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
