Mercedes S class 2013 vs Chevrolet Impala 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 309 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 24 HP more power than Chevrolet Impala. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.7 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Impala, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 860 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 5.25 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 13 cm longer than the Chevrolet Impala, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 532 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 22 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Impala. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Impala, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`630 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 58 800 | no data | |
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