2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2009 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | GL | Prius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
