2005 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Will would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 780 kg more than 2004 Toyota Will. 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 R (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | R | Will |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
