2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 330 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 S (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GL | S |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 616 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |