2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 691 kg more than 2011 GMC Acadia.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Acadia | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 2803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 2731 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
