2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 2 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5460 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
