2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |