2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
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2004 Dodge Durango | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 780 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 97 L |