2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 289 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1942 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
