2012 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz E and 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 474 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | E | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1261 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |