2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Edge | GL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
