2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 129 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-450 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 62 L |