Dodge Durango (1997 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 249 hp. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 1,985 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Dodge Durango is 323 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
Dodge
Durango
1997 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2003 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 238 – 249 hp | 150 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 454 Nm | 220 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.1 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.3 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,852 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,985 – 2,035 kg | 1,830 – 2,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.