2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silverado | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |