2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (288 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 3 kg more than 2006 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | CLS | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 72 L |
