Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Avenger has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Dodge Avenger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5600 | |
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