2007 Nissan Murano SL vs. 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Murano SL and 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Nissan Murano SL and 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano SL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Nissan Murano SL (332 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano SL | 2007 Nissan Murano S AWD | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| 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 | 240 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
