2011 Dodge Journey vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Journey and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Journey. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Journey.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Journey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Journey | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Journey | CLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
