2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (701 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 99 L |
