2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2010 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. 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 GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
Model | GL | Terracan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2460 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |