1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
