2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 652 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML (699 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 2012 Nissan Frontier
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model ML Frontier
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5461 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 699 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2345 kg 1693 kg
Vehicle Length 4803 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 2141 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1796 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2916 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 80 L


 

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