2004 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari 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 640 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 2433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
