2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (298 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 700 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Sierra (472 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | C |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 472 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4591 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2008 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |