2001 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 81 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (299 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sequoia | C |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
