2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | CLK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |