2003 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |