2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-450 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 62 L |
