2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 7 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 711 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | CLC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
