2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charger | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
