2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Caravan | E |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
