2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLS | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
