2010 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz G and 2010 Volvo XC60 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 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 657 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz G | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | G | XC60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |