2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 388 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 SL (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | SL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 701 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |