2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (370 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
