2008 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Sprinter and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. 2008 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | CLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |
