2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Panoz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esperante | GL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3076 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |