Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1977 – 1985) vs Toyota Crown (1979 – 1983): specs compared
The Toyota Crown is the more powerful of the two, with up to 145 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 11.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 185 km/h. At 5,354 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 495 mm longer than the Toyota Crown. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1977 – 1985, the Toyota Crown from 1979 – 1983.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1977 – 1985
|
Toyota
Crown
1979 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1979 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 140 hp | 67 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 200 Nm | 132 – 226 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 23.0 s | 11.1 – 24.0 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 185 km/h | 140 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.2 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,354 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,438 – 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,424 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,420 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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