2007 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 537 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | GL | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
