2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 783 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
