2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 471 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 R (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Five Hundred | R |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |