2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1580 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 62 L |
