2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 705 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | C | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
