2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1025 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-350 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 88 L |
