2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 287 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Sprinter | Sienna |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |