Dodge Charger 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Charger engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dodge Charger has 4x4: Automatic all-wheel drive (Borg-Warner 44-40 transfer case). Rear wheel drive under normal driving conditions. Front wheels are engaged and up to 38% of torque is sent to the front wheels when at least one of the following conditions occurs: Rear wheel spin is detected, windshield wipers are on continuously, outside air temperature is below 32F (0C), transmission is in manual mode, traction control is off. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Charger can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Charger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dodge Charger 2015 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Dodge Charger is larger. Dodge Charger is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 425 litres | |
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Dodge Charger has more luggage capacity. Dodge Charger has 42 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 800 | |
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