2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 GMC Canyon and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Because 2008 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Canyon | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
