2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (493 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 477 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (701 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (691 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
