2006 Ford F-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 F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-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 9 kg more than 2006 Ford F-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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |