2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 6 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 584 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
