2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 126 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
