1995 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | C |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1404 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
