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Dodge Challenger vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

How the Dodge Challenger stacks up against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Challenger
Price Range: $22,220 - $41,230
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Price Range: $48,050 - $88,500
Dodge Challenger vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Challenger over the E-Class.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Dodge Challenger are true sportscars.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class's tank is approximately the same size as the Dodge Challenger's, though the Dodge Challenger's is a tad bigger. The E-Class and the Dodge Challenger compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Challenger because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Challenger is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the E-Class. As far as fuel economy, the Dodge Challenger and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class don't differ much. As far as fuel economy, the Dodge is slightly better than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but not by much. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge Challenger costs tremendously less than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge and the Mercedes-Benz definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz and the Dodge have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the E-Class isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Challenger.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Challenger's front cabin compared to the Mercedes-Benz. The ampler interior dimensions of the E-Class make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Challenger isn't quite as generous as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's.

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