2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-250 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 769 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-250 | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |