2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Armada | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
