2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 SL (800 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | SL | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5506 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
