2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tacoma | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
