2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 349 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Land Cruiser | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1551 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |