2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 Venza, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 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 Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Venza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
