2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | GL | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 104 L |