1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz E and 1998 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | E | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7410 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 848 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 2070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
