2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz E and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
