1997 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (237 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 483 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (617 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | E |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2874 mm |
