2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 211 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 G (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | G |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 96 L |