2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
