2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |