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


 

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