2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pathfinder | E |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |