2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1359 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | GL | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 104 L |