2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 756 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
Model | S | Savana |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4965 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 20 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |