2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |