Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Dodge Charger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 557 HP | 375 HP | |
| Torque: | 720 NM | 536 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 182 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Dodge Charger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 137 mm (5.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 10 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 467 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 53 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dodge Charger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 27 400 | no data | |
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