2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model E500 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4966 cc 3389 cc
Horse Power 302 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 431 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1919 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 48 L


 

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