2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (355 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | SL | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
