2000 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz A | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | A | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 97 L |