2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford F-150 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |