1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Tundra |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |