2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 919 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5513 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 90 L |
