2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 C (510 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
