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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 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 995 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (392 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 5461 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 181 L |
