2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |