2012 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 100 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz R | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | R | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |