2009 Ford F-450 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-450. (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-450. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-450 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-450 | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 90 L |