2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 282 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 157 kg more than 2010 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
