2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (311 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (360 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
