Chevrolet Impala 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Impala) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Impala engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Impala reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Impala consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Impala could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Impala and Mercedes S class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Chevrolet Impala has 33 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 12 200 | |
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