2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 57 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | ML | Titan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 140 L |
