2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Terracan 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
Make Hyundai Mercedes-Benz
Model Terracan GL
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3497 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 383 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 90.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 181 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 6.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2155 kg 2445 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.5 L/100km 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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