2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 CL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | CL | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
