2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | E500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
