2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | CLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
