2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (187 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 469 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dakota | ML |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
