2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | GL | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
