2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (202 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1400 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |