2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2005 Ford F-350 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-350 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model F-350 C
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2685 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1578 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 2430 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 62 L


 

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