2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 149 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Colorado | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
