2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 447 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Patrol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 135 L |