2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tahoe | 200 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |