2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (367 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
| Model | C | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4724 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
