2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | GL | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
