2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | ML | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1951 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1862 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
