2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | E | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |