1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 850 kg more than 2000 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
