2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, both 2009 Ford F-250 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-250 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model F-250 S
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5399 cc 6208 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 518 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 631 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.3:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3610 mm 3170 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 90 L


 

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