2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 69 L |
