2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 328 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avalon | E |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1911 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
