2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Durango and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (263 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |