Car comparison

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Dodge Magnum

6.1 i V8 SRT-8

432 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

AMG R 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    491 km
    305 mi
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
432hp322kW
510hp380kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight-
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
459km285mi
Calculated
491km305mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,022mm198in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,634mm64in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,652mm65in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
770L
433L
Max trunk volume
2,027L
2,407L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
72L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-86,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has 78 hp more than Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8.

The biggest power difference is between Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-85.0 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V85.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has more power, Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
459 km
285 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
491 km
305 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
Range score
459 km
285 mi
491 km
305 mi
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK16.3 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km28.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi45.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,445 L646 US gal538 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,279 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 337 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

  • Has 78 hp more
  • Has 61 Nm more
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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