2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 504 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
