2010 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sienna would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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 GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sienna | GLK |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| 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 | 266 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
