2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
