2008 Acura TL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TL | ML |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
