2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 573 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-150 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |