Dodge Viper vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class to the dealership as the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper uses a lot of gas compared to the CLK-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class will save you money at the pump compared to the Viper. When it comes to MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class costs tremendously less than the Dodge Viper.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class will most definitely prove more convenient than the Dodge for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Dodge Viper for a fill-up approximately as often as the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class offers a bit more head room than the Dodge, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Dodge's tank is almost the same size as the CLK-Class's, though the Mercedes-Benz's is a bit bigger. The Dodge Viper and the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Viper's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the CLK-Class is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class and the Dodge Viper are genuine sportscars.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is definitely more agile than the Dodge Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Viper has a more massive engine than the CLK-Class. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Viper will have picked up and gone by the time the Mercedes-Benz finally gets moving. The Mercedes-Benz could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge regarding pickup.

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