2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C and 2012 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 377 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Navara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4724 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
