2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |
