2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 835 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 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 E.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model E Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 4163 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.8:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 2620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 96 L


 

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