2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Armada | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
