2010 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 562 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | E |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
