2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (271 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
