2011 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Camry and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry, 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 S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Camry | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camry | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
