2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Magnum 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Magnum (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 550 kg more 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 R (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Magnum | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
