2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLK | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 132 L |
