2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 870 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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 Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | GL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |