2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (691 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
