2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3165 mm |
