2010 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 516 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | S |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2726 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5226 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3165 mm |
