1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
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 CLK LM (773 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK LM | Serena |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 664 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
