2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz S and 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 S (440 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (430 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
