2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 Dodge Durango.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | CLC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1819 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |
