2013 Dodge DURANGO vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DURANGO and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 548 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2013 Dodge DURANGO is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Dodge DURANGO | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DURANGO | CLS |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2172 mm | 2075 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3042 mm | 2874 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |