Mercedes CL 2006 vs Dodge Charger 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 345 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 525 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 43 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Dodge Charger. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
|
By specification Mercedes CL consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Mercedes CL is smaller. Mercedes CL is 2 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 456 litres | |
|
Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CL has 34 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.4 metres less than that of the Dodge Charger, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CL has
|
Dodge Charger has
| |