2011 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-V and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 959 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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 GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | GL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
