2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (632 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 632 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
