2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lumina | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |