2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan and 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (151 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caravan | GL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
