2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-350 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 692 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-350 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
