2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Titan. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Titan.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Titan. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | Titan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
