2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2008 Nissan Titan
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model C Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1794 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 318 HP
Torque 240 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 106 L