2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 973 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Savana | SLK |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 623 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2473 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |