2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (288 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charger | ML |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 440 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
