2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | GL | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
