2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Quest | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quest | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
