2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 82 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 316 kg more than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |
