2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (263 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Terrain | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Terrain | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
