2010 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Savana would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | S |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2473 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
