2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
