2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 216 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML (699 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | ML | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |