2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |