Dodge Charger vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Charger and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
When we compare the Dodge Charger's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of reliability. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $26,249 to $87,245 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $65,304 to $81,067. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $29,335 and $68,956, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $65,777 and $85,321.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Charger and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$29,335 - $68,956
Starting MSRP:
$34,230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$35,372
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$33,545 - $38,340
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,777 - $85,321
Starting MSRP:
$62,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,971
Price Range:
$26,249 - $87,245
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$40,116
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$35,654 - $43,971
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,741
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,887
# Good or Great Deals:
394
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,388
Price Range:
$65,304 - $81,067
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
944
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
573
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,664
Depreciation %:
39.9%
Resale Value $:
$20,566
Residual Value %:
60.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large Cars)
43.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large Cars)
39.9% - 50.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,890
Depreciation %:
52.8%
Resale Value $:
$29,410
Residual Value %:
47.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
9.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
8.8 - 9.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.3 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Dodge Charger Rankings
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5 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 8Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
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21 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SXT, GT, Police, R/T
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
82.7 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4189 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black
Brown
Tonka Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey/Black
