2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2007 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2007 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 76 L |
