2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |