2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 188 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |