2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 65 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 69 L |
