2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2009 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 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 Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 3954 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 | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
