2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Challenger and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Challenger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Dodge Challenger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Dodge Challenger has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Challenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Challenger | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
