2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 975 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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, 2005 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model C Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1803 cc 4671 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 434 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 2445 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 96 L