2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz E and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1455 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
