2009 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz A and 2009 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1500 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz A | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | A | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2034 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |