2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota

To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 395 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2010 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 SL (1,000 Nm) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 2010 Dodge Dakota
Make Mercedes-Benz Dodge
Model SL Dakota
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5980 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 605 HP 210 HP
Torque 1000 Nm 319 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 87.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2830 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3340 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 83 L


 

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