2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger 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 159 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1002 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |