2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Magnum and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
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 G (700 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Magnum | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 96 L |
