2011 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz R and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz R | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | R | Silverado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |