2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Charger and 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (189 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
Make Dodge Mercedes-Benz
Model Charger GL
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2701 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 383 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 259 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 90.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 100 L


 

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