2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 246 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 36 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Equinox | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |