1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (493 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 885 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sidewinder | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
