2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | CLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
