2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 713 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dakota | GL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |