2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ram | CL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 62 L |