2003 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 429 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Condor |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4964 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |