2003 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 251 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | S | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3645 mm |
