2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 3 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 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 57 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 765 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M. 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | GL | M |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
