2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2731 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
