2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Express and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Express | SL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |