2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 810 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SLR McLaren | NV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 106 L |
