Dodge RAM 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge RAM) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 396 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 552 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Dodge RAM engine produces 146 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 68 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | Installed on at least 8 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 GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.82 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
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Dodge RAM is larger. Dodge RAM is 70 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dodge RAM is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 21 000 | |
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