2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 246 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2002 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Terrain | V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1754 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 3010 mm |
