2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (124 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blazer | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
