2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LaCrosse | ML |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
