2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 257 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | A |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2573 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |