2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 559 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz G.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MDX | G |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3663 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 96 L |