1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | C |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 66 L |
