2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | E | F-450 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |