Compare the2022 Dodge Charger SRTVS 2021 Mercedes AMG E-Class Wagon

The Charger SRT has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the Charger SRT and the AMG E-Class Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Charger SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Mercedes covers the AMG E-Class Wagon. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the AMG E-Class Wagon ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Charger SRT’s warranty.

The Dodge Charger SRT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the AMG E-Class Wagon’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Charger SRT has a standard 220-amp alternator. The AMG E-Class Wagon’s 180-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 54 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is ranked 25th, below the industry average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Dodge 10 places higher in reliability than Mercedes.

The Charger SRT’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 114 more horsepower (717 vs. 603) and 23 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 627) than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s 4.0 turbo V8. The Charger SRT Redeye’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 194 more horsepower (797 vs. 603) and 80 lbs.-ft. more torque (707 vs. 627) than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s 4.0 turbo V8.

The Charger SRT has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Charger SRT’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG E-Class Wagon:

The Charger SRT stops shorter than the AMG E-Class Wagon:

For better traction, the Charger SRT has larger tires than the AMG E-Class Wagon (305/35R20 vs. 265/35R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Charger SRT’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the AMG E-Class Wagon (120.4 inches vs. 115.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Charger SRT is .7 inches wider in the front and 2.5 inches wider in the rear than on the AMG E-Class Wagon.

For better maneuverability, the Charger SRT’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s (39 feet vs. 41 feet).

The Charger SRT has 1.1 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 4 inches more rear legroom and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the AMG E-Class Wagon.

The Charger SRT’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG E-Class Wagon does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Charger SRT has standard extendable sun visors. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer extendable visors.