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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 544 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 | 4700 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 136 L |
