2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 8 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. (237 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 33 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (617 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Titan | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2915 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
