Mercedes E class 2009 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3000 | |
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