Dodge Charger 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 345 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Dodge Charger is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Charger engine produces 121 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Dodge Charger reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Charger consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Charger could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Charger consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.40 m | |
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Dodge Charger is larger. Dodge Charger is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Charger has 49 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Dodge Charger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Charger is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Dodge Charger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5800 | |
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