2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Titan | GL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
