2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 580 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | SL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
