2010 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz R and 2010 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 993 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Cube. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | R | Cube |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
