2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | E | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |