2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Sprinter | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
