2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (423 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 687 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | SL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
