2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2007 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 CLK (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
