2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 748 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 62 L |