2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E. 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 E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Terrain | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1735 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
