2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 660 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Viper | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2955 mm |
