2000 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 84 kg more than 2000 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | Viano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
