2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E and 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model E Tacoma
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 2688 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.6 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 79 L