2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,513 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 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 S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 830 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |