2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 42 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |