2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Acadia | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
