2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Five Hundred | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
