2008 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz A | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | A | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |