2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Five Hundred | ML |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1951 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
