2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 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 4,606 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 22 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-250 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |
