Car comparison

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 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)

R 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    432 hp
    322 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
432hp322kW
388hp289kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight-
2,880kg6,349lb
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
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
459km285mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,022mm198in
4,938mm194in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,643mm65in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
770L
324L
Max trunk volume
2,027L
2,001L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
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) R 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 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)R 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
20.6 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
168 km/h
105 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)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 has 44 hp more than Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 44 hp (33 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)R 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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)R 500 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 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)R 500 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)R 500 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: 1.1 s.

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)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 2.3 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)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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)R 500 V8
597 km
371 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)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
6.1 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)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 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)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 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
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
459 km
285 mi
597 km
371 mi
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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) R 500 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 446 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8

  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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