2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 140 L |