2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A4 | GL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
