2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2009 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 798 kg more than 2009 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
