2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sprinter | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |