2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 753 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 80 L |