2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLK | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |
