2008 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 R (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz R | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | R | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3220 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |