2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |