1998 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 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 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | S | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
