2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 473 kg more 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 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |