2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. 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 208 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1997 Kia Potentia. 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 1997 Kia Potentia. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | GL | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2720 mm |
