2009 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 GMC Savana.
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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2731 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
