2007 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz A and 2007 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | A | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
