2010 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz G and 2010 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | G | Quest |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
