2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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 ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
