2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 338 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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 Tacoma (383 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
