2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 519 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | CLC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
