2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 198 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 536 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 799 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
