2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 937 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | C | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 117 L |
