2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Nissan NV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 776 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLS | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
