2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Acura MDX
To start off, 2012 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. 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 35 more horse power than 2012 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 361 kg more than 2012 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Acura |
| Model | GL | MDX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
