2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2731 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
