2008 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 735 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | GL | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2459 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
