2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
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 CLK (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
