2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 795 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 106 L |
