2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |