2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. Both 2007 Nissan 350Z and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 350Z | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |