1995 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 294 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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 SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS 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 SLS | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | SLS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
