2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dakota | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |