2002 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-250 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-250 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-250 | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2954 mm |
