2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 906 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S80. 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 (530 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | GL | S80 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
