2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Suburban (454 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Suburban | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |
