Dodge Charger 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 345 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 350 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 73 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 175 NM more 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 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Charger consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Charger consumes 2.1 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 | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Charger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 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 S 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. | |||
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`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5200 | |
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