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 GL (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G. (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G. (530 Nm @ 4800 RPM). 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 | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.6 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 | 2445 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 | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
