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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | 3199 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |