2011 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GL | C |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |