1999 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 875 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (231 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | C |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |