2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-350 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (362 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350. 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (511 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | CLK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 511 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 62 L |