2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 975 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
