2007 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 109 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz G.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 96 L |
