2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
