2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 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 25 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 88 L |
