2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | GL | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
