2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
