2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
