2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 148 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Land Cruiser | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1798 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |