2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 423 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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 CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | CL | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
