2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 41 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Colorado | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |