2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Titan | SLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
