2010 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz R and 2010 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mercedes-Benz R and 2010 Nissan Altima are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 733 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 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, both vehicles can yield 349 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | R | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
