1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 1996 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (228 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 19 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blazer | S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
