2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz G (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 96 L |
