2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (208 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 (526 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dakota | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 526 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |