2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hilux | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
