2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (288 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | ML | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
