2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | GL | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |