2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Charger and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 393 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charger | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
