2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 621 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (288 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
