2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 863 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Armada | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Armada | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 313 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |