2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Sienna would be higher. Both 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sienna | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
