2013 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz G and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. (237 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL (617 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G. (530 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz G | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G | GL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 2455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4662 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
