2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer.
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 C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Explorer | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5439 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
