1998 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
