2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
