2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (365 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 604 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | E | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
