1998 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1998 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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. (511 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | C | Savana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 117 L |
