2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 447 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | CLS | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
