1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | SL | Savana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
