2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
