2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
