2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
