2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 Nissan Sentra. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | GL | Sentra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |