2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1199 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avalanche | GL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
