2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 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 200 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 425 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Tahoe C
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 1600 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 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 62 L


 

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