2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 4 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nitro | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |
