2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-350 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |