2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-250 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 69 L |
