2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |