2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | GL | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |