2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2860 mm |
