2001 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 405 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |
