2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sienna | E |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |