2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1475 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2009 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 RAV4 (335 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |