2011 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 208 kg more than 2012 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | GL | Titan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |
