2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Armada | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
