2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Dodge Ram (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Ram 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Dodge Mercedes-Benz
Model Ram C
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 2398 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 0 HP
Torque 319 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 62 L


 

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