2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2010 Ford Taurus and 2010 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. (207 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taurus | G |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 96 L |
