2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
