2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 SL (460 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SL | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
