Dodge Charger 2015 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 485 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 644 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Charger engine produces 152 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 164 NM more than Mercedes CLS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Charger consumes 5.1 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 765 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 116 mm (4.6 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 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. Note, however, that this Dodge Charger version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Dodge Charger is larger. Dodge Charger is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Charger has 53 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Charger is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 800 | |
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