2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 4,162 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 390 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (451 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4162 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |