2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 524 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Express (507 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 507 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
