2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MDX | GL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |