2013 Toyota Yaris vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL (357 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 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 GL (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Yaris | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Yaris | GL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 357 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
