2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (303 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 684 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 R (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dakota | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |