2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1433 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | SL | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
