2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (156 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |