2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Sprinter | Highlander |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |