2010 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 252 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Navara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4727 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
