2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 136 L |