2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
