2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ram | S |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |