2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1279 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fit | GL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 100 L |