2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
