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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 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 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 233 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 2395 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.6 L/100km 16.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 96 L


 

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