2010 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Titan | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Titan | C |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 313 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
