1999 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 630 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 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 | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
