2007 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (302 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 666 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (700 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | GL | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
