2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 657 kg more than 2006 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | C | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
