2012 Ram 1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport // 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 63 AMG comparison

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	The Car Guide rating N/A Ram 1500 zone Ram dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 78% Mercedes-Benz M-Class zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 78% Mazda Mazda3 zone Mazda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$39,195	CA$99,900	CA$18,095
Fees	CA$1,595	CA$1,995	CA$1,695
Gas guzzler tax	CA$1,000	CA$1,000	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$737/month	CA$1,880/month	CA$340/month
Powertrain
Engine	5,7 l V8	-	2,0 l I-4
Power	390 hp @ 5,600 rpm (291 kW)	-	148 hp @ 6,500 rpm (110 kW)
Torque	407 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (552 N·m)	-	135 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (183 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	Regular	-	Regular
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Pick-up	SUV	Hatchback
Category	N/A	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	15.4 L/100km	N/A	8.7 L/100km
Highway	10.2 L/100km	N/A	6.0 L/100km
Combined	13.1 L/100km	N/A	7.5 L/100km
Autonomy	748 km	-	733 km
CO₂ emissions	301 g/km	315 g/km	173 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	optional	standard	N/A
Heated front seats	optional	standard	N/A
Heated rear seats	N/A	optional	N/A
Heated steering wheel	optional	N/A	N/A
Ventilated front seats	optional	optional	N/A
Smart key	N/A	optional	N/A
Blindspot detection	N/A	optional	N/A
Lane departure warning	N/A	optional	N/A
Adaptive cruise control	N/A	optional	N/A
Remote engine start	optional	N/A	N/A
GPS	optional	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	optional	standard	N/A
CD player	standard	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available	not available
Bluetooth audio	optional	N/A	optional
Premium audio system	optional	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion with assist	rack and pinion with assist	rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter	14 m	12 m	10 m
Front suspension	independent, double wishbones	independent, short/long arm	independent, coil springs
Rear suspension	live axle, multi-link	N/A	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P275/60R20	P295/35R21	P205/55R16
Rear tires	P275/60R20	P295/35R21	P205/55R16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,817 mm (229″)	4,803 mm (189″)	4,506 mm (177″)
Width	2,017 mm (79″)	2,141 mm (84″)	1,755 mm (69″)
Height	1,908 mm (75″)	1,796 mm (71″)	1,471 mm (58″)
Box length	N/A	-	-
Wheelbase	3,569 mm (141″)	2,916 mm (115″)	2,639 mm (104″)
Front track	N/A	1,654 mm (65″)	1,534 mm (60″)
Rear track	N/A	1,666 mm (66″)	1,519 mm (60″)
Weight	2,365 kg (5,214 lb)	2,376 kg (5,238 lb)	1,343 kg (2,961 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5	5
Trunk	1,628 l	between 1,025 l and 2,011 l	between 481 l and 1,212 l
Fuel tank	98 l (22 gal)	93 l (20 gal)	55 l (12 gal)
Towing capacity	3,878 kg (8,550 lb)	2,268 kg (5,000 lb)	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	N/A	3 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	N/A	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Driving	N/A	8/10	9/10
Safety	N/A	9/10	8/10
Interior	N/A	8/10	7/10
Reliability	N/A	5/10	8/10
Winter driving	N/A	9/10	7/10
Comfort	N/A	8/10	8/10
Average	N/A	78%	78%

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