2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 512 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CLS | E-Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 150 L |