2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz G. (207 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 96 L |
