2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-250 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
