2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2987 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |