2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (291 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster 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 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tahoe | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |