2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 945 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lamborghini |
Model | GL | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 562 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4386 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1184 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |