2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Ford F-250 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-250 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 62 L |
