2009 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
