2013 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Sequoia and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 446 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sequoia | S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2721 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1955 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
