1995 GMC Safari vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 279 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1995 GMC Safari | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | E |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |