2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 171 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 (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Savana | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
