2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (517 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-350 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 517 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |