2010 GMC Terrain vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2010 GMC Terrain and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 573 kg more than 2010 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Terrain. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Terrain | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Terrain | ML |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |