2013 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 4,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. (357 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 350 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GL | S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 357 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 3035 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
