2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
