2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 451 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |