2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2002 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2002 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2002 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Quest |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
