2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 712 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (699 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | ML |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
