1998 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2000 Nissan Pickup is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
