2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-250 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-250 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 62 L |