2004 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |