2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2009 GMC Sierra 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1434 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 2009 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | G |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |
