2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2011 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Acadia | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
