Nissan GT-R (1969 – 1972) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1968 – 1976): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Nissan GT-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 10.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 201 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,724 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 325 mm longer than the Nissan GT-R.
| Specification |
Nissan
GT-R
1969 – 1972
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1968 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1972 | 1968 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 60 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 126 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 10.6 – 28.1 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 135 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,681 – 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,666 mm | 1,770 – 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,438 – 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,751 – 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 kg | 1,330 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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