2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 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 37 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | GL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
