2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Ford F-150 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1176 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
