2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Patrol |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 135 L |