2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 833 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Sprinter | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2570 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
