2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TrailBlazer | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |