2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 694 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | S | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2091 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
