2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 589 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. 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 Citroen C5. 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 (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Citroen |
| Model | GL | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
