2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
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 CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6206 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |