2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Challenger and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Challenger | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |