2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tahoe | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 616 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |