2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3953 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |