2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 266 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |