2000 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 874 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
