Mercedes CL 2006 vs Dodge Charger 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 345 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 525 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 172 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 305 NM more than Dodge Charger. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 11.8 | |
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The Dodge Charger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 520'000 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: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`620 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6800 | |
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