2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 50 L |
