2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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 S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
