2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
