2004 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2012 Toyota Sienna
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model SL Sienna
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5513 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 800 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2025 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 5085 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1811 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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