2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Suburban | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
