2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 431 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5663 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |