2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (493 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Viper. (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Viper | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |