1995 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 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, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1995 GMC Safari | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | C |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |