2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (302 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 901 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (700 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | GL | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
