2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avalanche | B |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 56 L |
