1999 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| 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 | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
