2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | S |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 90 L |
