2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |