2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TL | G |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 96 L |