Car Information Station: SUVs in Focus: Nissan Rogue and Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Sport utility vehicles started becoming symbols of luxury and style in the Nineties. Motorists believe they are sleeker and more comfortable to drive than vans or station wagons, but more functional than luxury sedans and sports cars. If practicality and style are what you're looking for in your next vehicle, you might consider an SUV the next time you purchase.

If you're looking for a mid-sized SUV, you may want to check out the Nissan Rogue and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, two automobiles that are available through Calgary dealerships. While not really a review or a comparison, this article aims to give an overview of what each SUV has to offer.

Let us start with the Nissan Rogue. It is a 5-door compact crossover SUV powered by a 2.5-liter 170-hp engine tied to a continuously variable transmission. The engine layout is at the front, and the Nissan Rogue is available in front- or all-wheel drive. It weighs 1,601 kg, and the dimensions are 4.65 x 1.8 x 1.66 m. It can reach 193 km/h and can go 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. The Nissan Rogue is priced at around $23500.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a series of luxury mid-sized SUVs. The latest model, the W166, comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine at 7-speed automatic transmission. Curb weight is at 2150 kg, and measures 4.8 m long, 2.1 m wide, and 1.8 m in height. Its top speed at 226 km/h and can reach 0-100 km/h at 7.6 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166 starts at $57900.

There are two similar SUVs at different price points: the Nissan Rogue offers you practicality and style while the Mercedes M-Class gives you luxury and performance. Whichever you pick, both are guaranteed to give you a unique riding experience only a true SUV can deliver. You don't have to contain your excitement; Nissan and Mercedes Calgary automobile dealerships are just around the corner.

Always remember to research all the information that you can get such as fuel economy, safety features, and prices. If you're shopping around for your first SUV, you must also assess your current needs—is it actually more practical for you to prefer an SUV over a compact car? Once you've set your mind in acquiring one, ask around for words of wisdom from Mercedes and Nissan Calgary SUV owners.

For more information, you can log on to the manufacturers' respective websites to get more details and specifications about the model of your choice. And once you have all the facts straight, visit a Nissan or Mercedes Calgary dealer and test drive an SUV today.