2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Ram and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 227 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Ram | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ram | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |