2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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 135 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
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2010 Ford F-150 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 613 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |