2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 707 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.

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 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Express C
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4802 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 92.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 62 L


 

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