2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | C | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4724 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
