2012 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2012 Nissan Grand Livina
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz B and 2012 Nissan Grand Livina were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz B (136 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Grand Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Grand Livina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Grand Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Grand Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz B | 2012 Nissan Grand Livina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | B | Grand Livina |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1557 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2699 mm | 2610 mm |
