2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 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 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford F-250 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-250 | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 90 L |