2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | E | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
