2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford F-150 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | CL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 613 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1428 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2955 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |