2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ranger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |