2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Caravan | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
