2001 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (530 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | E |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 530 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |