Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 76 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 5.8 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 Magnum could require 870 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Magnum is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1323 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2600 | |
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