2006 GMC Savana vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 704 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |
