2009 Toyota Venza vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Venza | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Venza | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
