2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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 SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 821 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |