2008 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. Both 2008 Dodge Sprinter and 2010 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
