2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ram | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
