2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2000 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2000 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2000 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 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, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
