2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1394 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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 GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Veracruz | GL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
