2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
