2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
