Comparison Dodge Caravan II SWB 3.0 V6 (144 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 CDI (140 Hp) Autotronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Caravan | B-class | E-class |
| Generation: | Caravan II SWB | B-class (W245) | E-class (W211, facelift 2006) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 V6 (144 Hp) Automatic | B 200 CDI (140 Hp) Autotronic | E 280 V6 (231 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2008 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Minivan | MPV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 6-7 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.0 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.39 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 75 l | 54 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 224-232 g/km | ||
| Power: | 144 hp | 140 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h | 248 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec | 7.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1600-3000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 640.941 | M 272.943/944 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2972 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.9 | 18 | 11.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.1 mm | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | Autotronic | 7 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 7 | ||
| Length: | 4525 mm | 4270 mm | 4856 mm |
| Width: | 1830 mm | 1777 mm | 1822 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1975 mm | 2063 mm | |
| Height: | 1631 mm | 1604 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2853 mm | 2778 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1522 mm | 1552 mm | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1578 mm | 1547 mm | 1570 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1133 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 670 l | 544 l | 540 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2245 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | One-piece beam bridge | Helical spring | conditional suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Max weight: | 1880 kg | 2185 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1453 kg | 1395 kg | 1585 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | 11.95 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 715 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14 | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 6J x 16 | R16 |