2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (699 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 105 L |
