2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 692 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (460 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | GL | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
