2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, both 2005 GMC Envoy and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,357 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 352 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Envoy | E500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5357 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2271 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
