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Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Charger | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 370 hp@5250 395 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.2 in | 114.8 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 199.9 in | 189.1 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 75.2 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 70.7 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4253 lb. | 5238 lb. | -985 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -55.6 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
2011 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |