2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 880 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Equinox | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |