2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Armada | GLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 66 L |
