2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Dodge Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nitro | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
