2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Titan.

Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Titan. (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 Titan.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mercedes-Benz S 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model S Titan
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6208 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 631 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 106 L


 

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