2007 GMC Savana vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 GMC Savana and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (384 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 854 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 384 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
