1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 398 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | S | Savana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
