Added: Apr 25, 2008
From: InsideLineVideo
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=1256452008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDINo one's talking about it, but the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI are the two most fuel-efficient full-size SUVs on the market. We guess that makes Paris Hilton, proud owner of a 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, the hybrid Tahoe's twin, a forward-thinking early adopter at the vanguard of the green car movement.Truthfully, calling either of these SUVs "green" might border on an insult to the color, not to mention the movement. These are still large, comfortable vehicles with more torque than the average commuter needs and more seats than most families will use, perfect for vacations but decadent in daily life.But these vehicles are more reasonable when you consider that the four-wheel-drive 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid earns an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/20 mpg highway, and the all-wheel-drive 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI rates 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway. This works out to a combined rating of 20 mpg for both SUVs — a big achievement for a full-size sport-utility.When it comes to large sport-utilities, think of this as a practicality test for hybrid and diesel. In other words, if you want to drive something big without feeling bad, this is what it's all about.
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robertg222 Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - and if you can put 6 people, there luggage, and tow a 5,000lb boat with a prius I will be very impressed.
robertg222 Says:
Nov 25, 2008 - Please try this test yourself and get back to us.
apogist Says:
Nov 26, 2008 - what i always wonder.. is why do they talk about "green" cars while standing next to a giant suv.... ? even if they are diesel or hybrid their mpg is still rubbish if your drive a 2500 kg car.
rangerover06sc Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - 23.9 mpg avg. for a car that can tow 7400lbs....useing a v6!!!!!
TypeR891 Says:
Nov 29, 2008 - lol... I wonder why diesels are the only acceptable engine used in mines
jacobyzf Says:
Nov 30, 2008 - Diss suv all you want, I have a 08 tahoe and put some 24'' wheels and as long as it gets better than 15mpg city i could give a fuck less, all you pussies want to pay thousands more for a hybrid or bump your head in a compact to save pennies at the pump are all bitch made, allso if your a man that drives a minivan your the biggest puss every.
Shawn95GT Says:
Nov 30, 2008 - Some of you will never get it... Diesel is where it's at.Enjoy your Hype-brid.You won't be able to drive that thing enough miles to cover the $8k price premium you paid.
D41H4T5U Says:
Dec 9, 2008 - My car cost less than $9k, is not a hybrid and does 68 MPG, so what am i?
jeffphillips666 Says:
Dec 14, 2008 - there is no such thing as a green car
Dinodadog Says:
Dec 15, 2008 - and thats why no one wants to buy american cars because there over priced and there crap.... fuck the bail out let another company buy em out maybe they can change the car designs and make them better.
7uspatriot9 Says:
Dec 16, 2008 - All you Green Car Idiots are a straight stupid. We live in the land of the FREE, so we can gives a Fuck what we drive. Let the rest of them foos drive the cleaner cars.. More Petro for us V8 Lovers! Also, as for the bailout, if the big 3 don't get it, that mean a lot of Foriegn car makers get shafted too. Did you forget that GM, Ford and Chrysler own a shit load of Euro brands like Mercedes, jaguar and SAAB to name a few? Didn't think so dumb fucks. Keep on wasting Petro, because you can!
D41H4T5U Says:
Dec 17, 2008 - May i correct you? You live in the land of WASTE and GREED, check my vid called "America you disgust me" and you will be appalled by the amount of oil the US consumes, and how much pollution you cause in comparison to the rest of the world. You can't hide from straight facts. Why drive a car that does 15 MPG when there are cars that do 100 MPG? I get 82 MPG but i still want more, climate change is a priority, it kills thousands of people every day, pull your heads out your arses and realise this
koukiR32 Says:
Dec 18, 2008 - Yeah keep on trucking Americans! LOL... u are just so full of yourself, I bet u are probably on E.I. and all those greedy CEO's and Stupid UAW kills GM/Chrsyler/Ford. And whats wrong with killing off some useless European brands? the more the merrier. Merry Christmas America! LOL
koukiR32 Says:
Dec 18, 2008 - Heleluyah! AMEN!
12valvepower1 Says:
Dec 19, 2008 - diesel forever
L337Haxorz Says:
Dec 28, 2008 - you prob have some piece of shit fire fly or a fucking honda shit box, u wanna go with power and luxury, its gotta b a benz
D41H4T5U Says:
Dec 29, 2008 - Just because a car is good on fuel doesn't mean it's a "shit box" BMW are developing a car that does 100 MPG, again not a hybrid, as are Audi to name but a few. Mercedes make the Smart car remember? inspired by the A class. I think people in Europe look at MPG rather than MPH these days due to carbon based taxes (road tax costs between £35 and £400 a year depending on how much pollution it causes) and fuel costs (cheap now at $6 a gallon) not to mention genuine concern for the environment.
4MATICbenz Says:
Dec 29, 2008 - i am American, but i agree with your point on America's pollution problems, especially automotive related polution. I keep trying to convince my fellow Americans who feel as if they have to buy a huge SUV to keep up their status rank, to switch to station wagons (estates in Europe). The new Euro station wagons are gorgeous, and is it just me, or is America they only country that even sells SUVs and Minivans?
4MATICbenz Says:
Dec 29, 2008 - i really apreciate the script on this video, both of these actors deserve Oscar award nominations.Anyway, i am so confused as to how Edmunds could not come up with an official winner. isnt it obvious?! Considering the Benz is more fuel efficient, more luxurious, better performance, similar price w/ way more options, and also more capable of towing, it seems like the winner to me. Also what would you rather spend 55k on? A chevy or a Benz? GL320 is better than Tahoe. fact, not opinion
D41H4T5U Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - Pollution is the biggest problem in America if you ask me, compared to the rest of the World it just doesn't make sense considering only 5% of the World's population live there. Plenty of economical cars/SUV/station wagons in Europe. On Top Gear, the new Subaru Legacy diesel got over 63 MPG and still does 0-60 in less than 7 secs. SUV and Minivans are available here but were considered a bit of a joke when fuel hit $12 a gallon and road tax jumped to $600 a year! No wonder Range Rover went bust!
4MATICbenz Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - unfortunately, you are correct. im no environmentalist, but i just never understood the concept of SUVs/Minivans. They are so unpractical. They cant handle for shit, theyre slow, and gas guzzlers. My wife has a 2007 Mercedes E350 4Matic estate and its nicer looking than most luxury SUVs, faster than any V6 Suvs, and isnt harmful to the environment (gets 28-30 mpg on highways)
togglenuts Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - Dude first of all China produces more emissions yes I know more people live there but less own autos and automobiles are not the biggest problem burning coal is. As for your MPG rant that's not the issue either, it's the type of fuel that's the issue. Why burn petrol when you could be using hydrogen zero emissions and abundant? Pull your head out of your ass and educate yourself, and stop being so butt hurt that my country stopped yours from conquering the world you socialist.
D41H4T5U Says:
Dec 31, 2008 - To correct you, America has much higher emissions than China. To make you realise: USA = 5% of the World's population, China = 33% of the World's population and yet the USA uses 20% of all the Worlds oil and creates 25% of the entire World's pollution, that's a quarter! Watch my vid called "America you disgust me" you will be surprised at the statistics. BTW way Europe/Japan has invested more money than any other country in developing green technology. USA has poor emission standards for cars.
tinmontin Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - this is gay. First of all no "trucker buddies" will ever say "Hey guys i just bought me a mercedes benz suv with a diesel engine in it." No way in hell!
3pointkillas Says:
Nov 21, 2008 - TAHOES ARE STILL BETTER!!!!!!