2001 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 11 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 545 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | GL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
