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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (204 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 611 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 | 2799 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2421 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 Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
