2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1037 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 R (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Express | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |