2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Charger and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 558 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |