2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 69 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dakota | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 617 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
