2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CL | F-150 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 98 L |