1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | S | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2970 mm |
