2009 Acura TL vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TL | GL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
