2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 738 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
