2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1507 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sprinter | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
