2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 495 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tacoma | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1825 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
