2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 731 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lucerne | GL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
