2007 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz S and 2007 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 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 S (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
