2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 E (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
