2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 388 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charger | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
