2013 Nissan Sentra vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2013 Nissan Sentra and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 590 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan Sentra | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sentra | E |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1496 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
