2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sienna | CLC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
