2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ram | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 691 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |