2008 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Uplander | ML |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |