2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mercedes-Benz V 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 71 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz V. (211 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dakota | V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
