2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford F-150 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2760 mm |