1997 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 636 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (531 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
