2010 Toyota Sienna vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz V would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 63 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | 1997 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sienna | V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
