2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | Sprinter | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
