2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SL | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| 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 | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 140 L |
