2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Express | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |