2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Armada | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
