2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silverado | Viano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |