2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
