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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 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 | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |