2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 860 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | GL | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4356 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2662 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
