2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (441 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | GL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 99 L |
