Dodge Viper vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mercedes-Benz and the Dodge Viper quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a bigger engine than the CL-Class. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mercedes-Benz isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Viper.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class over the Dodge Viper.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the CL-Class offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Viper, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is substantially heavier than the Dodge Viper. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the CL-Class than the Dodge Viper because of its larger tank. The Dodge Viper and the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Viper's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class to the dealership as the Dodge Viper. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Dodge Viper is the winner as far as fuel economy. The CL-Class guzzles a lot of gas compared to the Dodge. With respect to MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class costs tremendously more than the Dodge Viper. The Dodge will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the CL-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Dodge Viper.

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