2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 GMC Envoy and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 659 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Envoy | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
