1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 951 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | NV |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 2627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
