2001 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | R |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
