2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 895 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rainier | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
